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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Logically, it is difficult for me to understand how this works in practice.  What if you and your husband feel that you have the maxium number of children that you can care for (financially, emotionally, etc.).  But if you continue having unprotected sex, even if you use the rhythm metod etc., there is the possibility of having more children, pushing you over your tipping point.  Do you not have sex any more?  If not, isn't that terrible for your relationship?[/quote]

There are many Catholic couples who prayerfully decide that they are tapped out.  They can then either practice periodic abstinence (NFP) or total abstinence.  NFP leaves open the possibility of a pregnancy, but if used correctly, it is extremely effective, especially with our modern understanding of cycles.
 
Of course, it would be an incredible cross to bear.  I cannot imagine.  But NFP is not supposed to be used lightly, and there are many other situations that restrict spouses' access to one another (travel, long-term illness, stresses).  And yet spouses are called to be faithful to one another.

Someone else pointed out that NFP couples face the same decisions as contracepting couples, and this is true.  I did not mean to say otherwise.  But NFP couples, as well as couples who completely let God determine their family, start from a different place.
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